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A US envoy, Sergio Gor, cited India's 660 million voters to advocate for voter ID, making his remarks hours after Donald Trump referenced India's election system and Gyanesh Kumar in his call for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.
The Indian Supreme Court is actively examining the validity of the law regarding the appointment of Election Commissioners, specifically questioning the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel. The court has rebuked the Centre for attempting to adjourn hearings on this critical matter.
The first phase of the West Bengal elections saw a record voter turnout, drawing praise from the Supreme Court and various reactions from political leaders. Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah commented on the turnout, with Shah predicting a BJP sweep and issuing warnings to opponents.
The Trinamool Congress claimed that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar instructed its representatives to 'get lost' at the conclusion of a seven-minute meeting, with Derek O'Brien also accused of shouting.
A motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was rejected due to a lack of credible material disclosing a prima facie case and the high constitutional bar for such action.
A police case has been registered in Kerala against an AI-generated video depicting Prime Minister Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with the platform X also facing an FIR for its potential to mislead and cause riots.
An impeachment notice has been filed against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, prompting discussions and analysis of Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.
In an unprecedented move, INDIA bloc MPs have submitted a formal notice in both Houses of Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Over 180 Members of Parliament, led by the TMC, have signed notices for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with copies to be submitted in both houses of Parliament.
The US Justice Department published additional FBI documents describing interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her after she was introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein.
He had faced the 'go back' slogans and was shown black flags on Monday morning when he visited the Kalighat Temple in the southern part of the city.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar arrived in Kolkata to hold meetings over the next two days with representatives of eight recognized political parties to discuss election preparedness.
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee sparked controversy by stating he would have 'cut the finger' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar if not for his constitutional post.
The Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, announced that a decision on whether the Tamil Nadu polls will be held in a single phase is expected shortly, following a review meeting.
CEC says Puducherry now has a clean electoral roll with no eligible voter being left out and no ineligible elector finding place in the roll after SIR exercise
Donald Trump's popularity has fallen to its lowest point during his presidency, amidst various controversies including a personal attack from the White House on a journalist's children and concerns over his foreign policy stances. This decline comes as Canada scrambles to avert his proposed tariffs and Trump praises India's election system.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that India leads democracies in conducting transparent elections, emphasizing the country's commitment to electoral integrity.
India's opposition parties have submitted a fresh notice in the Rajya Sabha, seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This action marks a renewed effort by the opposition to oust the top election official.
A meeting between Election Commission of India (ECI) officials and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders concluded with heated arguments over 'fear-free vs bias-free' elections. TMC leader Derek O’Brien reportedly raised his voice at ECI officials, including CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
India's Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of partisanship and corruption, alleging their delegation was abruptly dismissed during a meeting and that the EC ignored previous letters.
The Speaker and the Rajya Sabha Chairman in India have rejected notices moved by the opposition to remove the chief of the country's election body.
Election Commission of India chief Gyanesh Kumar has promised a level playing field as five states prepare to vote, emphasizing zero tolerance for violence or intimidation.
Failure to act on the Opposition’s notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar will raise serious questions, Trinamool Congress’s Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’Brien says
Opposition MPs have submitted notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament, with reports indicating over 120 Lok Sabha and 60 Rajya Sabha lawmakers have signed the motion, detailing the charges against him.
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Asserting that no eligible voter’s name would be removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has said the EC’s priority was to ensure free, fair and…
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has stated that the Election Commission of India aims to ensure Bengal polls are free from violence and intimidation, emphasizing the goal to ensure all genuine voters can exercise their right while preventing ineligible voters from being included.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces ‘go back’ slogans, shown black flags outside Dakshineswar temple and Kalighat Temple
Gyanesh Kumar says such persons shall submit application in Form No 6 of ECI along with relevant documents and that any complaints regarding wrong inclusion of voters on list can challenged by submitting applications in Form 7
CEC Gyanesh Kumar will lead an Election Commission of India (ECI) delegation on a three-day visit to Kolkata starting Monday, ahead of the West Bengal elections.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reviewed preparedness for the upcoming Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar interacting with political party representatives.
A delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will visit Puducherry on Wednesday to review preparations for the upcoming Assembly polls, meeting with political parties and officials.
Bihar's assembly polls in 2025 recorded a higher voter turnout than the US, UK, and France, according to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This achievement is attributed to the successful implementation of the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has defended the integrity of the electoral rolls, stating that the system led to the 'purest' electoral lists. He emphasized that fair rolls are crucial for fair elections.
Seventy-three Opposition Members of Parliament in India have signed a new notice to initiate proceedings for the removal of Gyanesh Kumar, the current Chief Election Commissioner. This marks a fresh attempt by the opposition to challenge the head of the country's election body.
A senior observer was removed from a high-level election review meeting after a heated exchange with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with the EC citing professional incompetence.
India's BJP party has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, alleging that TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's speech constituted a "direct and unequivocal call to violence."
The 10-page-long notice carried a chargesheet on seven counts. The charges ranged from partisan conduct of CEC to mass disenfranchisement of voters. The opposition had also raised the issue of the way CEC handled SIR in previous elections like Bihar and forthcoming elections in states like West Bengal; his "proved misbehaviour"; his partial conduct towards a political party are also issues that find a mention in the notice.
The CEC’s statement comes amid an ongoing uproar in West Bengal over SIR, with the Opposition bloc submitting a motion in Parliament seeking his removal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Om Birla as an 'excellent Speaker' of the Lok Sabha, praising his impartiality and leadership ahead of a no-confidence motion.
India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has affirmed the Election Commission's commitment to ensuring peaceful and violence-free elections in Bengal.
TMC leader and state minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar suddenly got irritated
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Friday triggered a political controversy after saying he would have "cut the finger" of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had the latter not been holding the constitutional post.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) would be strictly implemented in Tamil Nadu to prevent poll inducements, noting the state's 'SIR' initiative as a model for the country.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar met with officials to review election arrangements in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu, emphasizing strict measures against electoral malpractice for upcoming polls.